It’s back-to-school season, and while the focus is usually on fresh supplies and new beginnings, this year’s buzz has taken an unexpected turn. In Caribbean Shores, Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa is weighing in on a donation of JanSport backpacks, some of which may
News Five also caught up with attorney Tiffany Cadle, who specializes in intellectual property law. We asked her to break down the issue from a business angle, especially as concerns grow over counterfeit goods. Cadle reminded us that protecting intellectual property isn’t just about logos
Superintendent Gamboa’s outreach in the Mahogany Street community continues to inspire new acts of generosity. He revealed that a caller recently offered to contribute school supplies to ensure children begin the year prepared. The initiative has now attracted support from The Angelus Press, with additional
Earlier this month, Belize lost a true carnival legend. The news of Leroy Green’s passing hit hard, especially for the artists and carnival community gearing up for September celebrations. But even in their grief, they came together to honor his life and legacy. Today, the
If you’ve ever wondered how to say “pretty” in Kriol, there’s now an app for that, and it’s completely free. The Belize Kriol Dictionary has officially made its way to the Google Play Store, giving Android users easy access to Kriol translations right from their phones. Just
The Government is rolling out a new training program to boost how public money is managed. Teaming up with UB and the Ministry of Finance, they’ve launched Belize’s first-ever certification in public financial management. It’s the first of its kind in the country, and it’s
We all know food is a basic human right, and Belize produces enough to feed its people. But despite that, food insecurity still affects families across districts and ethnic groups. So, what’s being done to close those gaps? And how can Belize contribute to the
Back in late July, we told you about a major Supreme Court ruling that left the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association staring down a hefty half-a-million-dollar bill owed to BSI/ASR. But now, it looks like the mill won’t be chasing that payment after all. Still,
The sugar industry’s been hit hard by the fusarium outbreak, but there’s a glimmer of hope. The Government of Belize stepped in with a half-a-million-dollar pilot project, applying fungicide across two thousand acres of sugarcane fields. And now, that project is in its final phase.
Belize’s sugar industry suffered a deafening blow during the last crop season due to widespread fusarium infections. And the worst is not yet over. As we have reported, the low yield of sugarcane caused by the fungi led to a decrease in sugar production. And
